Goals from Harvey Elliott and Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool defeat French side Lille on a busy night in the Champions League on Tuesday. Salah opened the scoring for the Reds before Lille were reduced to 10 men with Aïssa Mandi shown a second yellow card after the break.
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Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica
Liverpool make it seven wins out of seven in the Champions League. Elliott's deflected strike proved to be the winner. Lille put up a decent fight, equalising through David after Mandi was sent off. Job done.
Liverpool and Barcelona booked their spots in the last 16 of the Champions League with victories in their penultimate games against 10-man Lille and Benfica respectively. Arne Slot's men maintained their 100% record and are top of the 36-team table with 21 points,
Liverpool and Barcelona know they're in the Champions League last 16 with a host of other teams - including Arsenal and Aston Villa - ensuring they will play knockout football
Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with leaders Liverpool on the verge of round of 16 spot along with Barcelona
Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.
Barcelona's spectacular fightback against Benfica meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League.
Barcelona and Liverpool secured thrilling Champions League Round of 16 spots with dramatic victories, as Raphinha’s late heroics sealed Barcelona’s 5-4 win over Benfica, while Mohamed Salah’s milestone goal led Liverpool to a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Lille.
Match report as goals from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott earned Liverpool a 2-1 win over 10-player Lille at Anfield; victory makes it seven wins from seven in the Champions League for Arne Slots si